Black Currants Offer Tough-to-Beat Health Benefits
Popular in New Zealand, black currants have a wide array of health benefits which can easily compete with those offered by blueberries. A ‘health food’ in the real sense, black currants have experienced a decline in popularity when it was banned in the US during the early 1900’s due to its supposed threat to the lumber industry. Just five years ago, that ban was lifted and Americans are now able to enjoy the teeming health benefits of black currants.
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The Ultra-Unique And Uber-Healthy Bok Choy
You would often see Bok Choy or Chinese cabbage incorporated in Asian dishes. This Chinese version of the cabbage that we know here in the US has an entirely different appearance and a unique flavor. Bokchoy has white, elongated stalks and ruffled green or blue-green leaves. This veggie has a light, almost bitter flavor which tastes great when used in salads and soups.
Goodbye, Prunes – Hello, Dried Plums!
Inexplicably enough, the word prunes always had a negative connotation, referring to wrinkly old skin or the fruit which is used in nursing homes to cure stomach disorders. This is the reason why there has been a revived marketing campaign to renew this fruit’s image. A brand which went into this path is California Dried Plums.
Venison’s Nutrition
Venison or deer meat may not often be part of your menu for dinner, but it is something that you need to consider serving frequently because of its great nutritional value. Venison roast, grilled venison steaks, barbecued venison chops or creamed venison are tasty treats whether you are having dinner in a fine restaurant or having a special home cooked meal.
Brussel Sprouts Nutrition
I have always thought that brussel sprouts resemble miniature cabbages. True enough, these nutritious veggies offer the same – if not more – than the nutrient content of cabbages.
One cup of boiled brussel sprouts contains vitamins A, B2, C, K and E. It is also rich in dietary fibers and contains folate, potassium, magnesium, protein, phosphorus and calcium.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
If you are still cooking using the traditional cooking oil, then you may not have heard yet about the health benefits of extra virgin olive oil. Aside from the fact that olive oil lends a wonderful flavor to your favorite pasta, salad or meat dish – it also is one of the healthiest oils available in the market today.
Ginger, Both A Culinary And A Health Delight
Some of us may only be familiar with ginger in the form of the refreshingly familiar drink ginger ale. But did you know that ginger is a major spice used in Asian dishes, and can also be incorporated in cookies, biscuits, cakes and other desserts?
Pears, Gift From The Gods
Pears are often referred to as ‘food for the gods’. The taste of pears is a mixture of a buttery, crunchy and sweet sensation which almost melts like sand in your mouth.
Fat-Fighting Foods Series: Beans
For those of you who missed the start of our fat-fighting foods series, this is the second post for my list of foods which help you do that exactly: fight fat.
A Whole Lotta Peanuts
Peanuts are always a hit in bars, baseball games, parties, as regular snacks and in peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. They are not actually a member of the nuts family – instead, they are considered as tasty legumes.